Aster follows up Hereditary with an equally unsettling tale, set in an isolated Swedish commune's midsummer festival. The conceit of delivering a tale of terror in full sunlight is mostly well realised, as a group of young visitors gradually discover more and more about what is happening and their part in it. Performances are generally strong (Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor and Will Poulter shine in particular), Aster pulls off a couple of signature shock moments effectively, and the micro-world-building is nicely put on screen, even if it is a tad long. Older viewers may see the film as essentially The Wicker Man with added drugs, but coming to Midsommar with a fresh pair of eyes might prove to be an interesting and challenging experience indeed.
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